Classic Croque Monsieur
The Croque Monsieur is an iconic French grilled sandwich, perfectly toasted with ham, melted cheese, and a touch of béchamel. Crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, it's the perfect snack or café treat for any time of day.
🛒 Ingredients
4 servings
- 8 slices sandwich bread
- 8 slices Paris ham
- 200g Gruyère cheese
- 50g butter
- 250ml milk
- 25g flour
- 1 pinch salt
- 1 pinch pepper
- 1 pinch nutmeg
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Directions
- 1
Make the béchamel: melt 25g of butter, add the flour and cook for 2 minutes. Gradually pour in the milk, stirring to avoid lumps. Season with salt, pepper and a pinch of nutmeg.
- 2
Assemble the sandwich: spread a little béchamel on each slice of bread, add a slice of ham and a slice of cheese. Cover with a second slice of bread.
- 3
Heat a buttered pan over medium heat. Grill the sandwich 3-4 minutes on each side until golden and crispy. The cheese should melt inside.
- 4
Serve hot, ideally cut diagonally.
💡 Chef's Tip
For a Croque Madame, add a fried egg on top. You can also use a sandwich press for better cooking. Use good quality cheese for the best result.
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